Diet & Recipes

If you don’t get out in the sun often, take vitamin D supplements, at least 2,000 international units per day. And...

If you’re looking for something to give your salads a healthier punch, try mushrooms. A study published in the Journal of...

When it’s time to get lean, that usually means reducing carbohydrates. Most bodybuilders tend to increase protein as they reduce carbs...

Many studies have shown the health benefits of red wine, but now there is another reason to drink it—or at least...

Lots of studies have demonstrated the health benefits of chocolate, and new research suggests it’s good for you. Women who got...

In previous studies a short-term calorie reduction didn’t seem to hurt performance. Similar findings have occurred in studies where carbohydrate intake...

You rarely see an elite bodybuilding champion who’s also a vegetarian. There are, however, some notable exceptions. One is Andreas Cahling...

Have you been feeling lethargic lately? Check your saturated-fat intake. A recent study out of Great Britain reports that rats given...

• Fiber in excess may reduce calcium absorption. If you take in more than about 25 grams of fiber a day,...

A study recently published in Free Radical Biological Medicine found that air pollutants in urban environments significantly reduce antioxidants in the body’s...

• Flaxseed can help reduce estrogen metabolites in the body, which means a higher testosterone count. Try flaxseed in your cereal...

Just looking at “G-Force,” as he’s called, you can clearly see that his genetics are better than the average man’s. Yet...

The essential aspect of the balanced-diet concept is that it doesn’t come naturally.

One popular snack food can be a godsend for bodybuilders. I’m talking about nuts, which are calorie dense and loaded with...

Magnesium deficiency may be the cause of some muscle pain and spasms after a workout. Try a combination calcium-magnesium supplement to...